Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna Skylane (typically the 182) is a single‑engine, normally aspirated piston aircraft in the personal/utility category, usually carrying four with useful load and comfort favoring three to four on longer trips; real‑world range commonly sits in the roughly 600–900 nm class depending on model, speed, and reserves. The Cessna Turbo Stationair (206 turbo) is a heavier single‑engine piston utility hauler, commonly configured for six, with range often similar or modestly better than a Skylane (about 700–900 nm) while prioritizing payload and cabin access. The Cessna Caravan (208) is a single‑engine turboprop utility/commuter aircraft, typically seating nine to fourteen depending on configuration, with practical range often around 800–1,200 nm, optimized for carrying people or cargo from shorter strips. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged piston single in the cabin‑class personal category, seating six, with typical range around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop in the upscale personal/business category, seating six, with typical range around 1,200–1,500 nm.